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Balancing Planks Set

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A set of 6 1.2m decking planks. Our Balancing Planks Set can be placed in a variety of layouts to suit your outdoor play area.

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Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of playground structures in the country. The Essex based company have over 22 years of experience in enhancing outdoor play areas for children of all kinds of ages and needs.

We provide an extensive service and range of play and learning products such as shelters, climbing frames, imaginary play products, creative play products, playground markings, nursery play equipment, commercial play equipment, outdoor furniture, play area surfacing, sports equipment, fencing, adventure towers, garden products and more.

Our abilities span from beginning to end result, from the designing of the products and the manufacture, to the installation and the fantastic and helpful after sales service.

As a service that brings you products for children we are intrinsically dedicated to making them as safe as possible whilst also ensuring they are the best in quality and the best value in the market.

We attend various shows and exhibitions during the year. For more details about this, our products and our services, visit our website or contact us.

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14/10/2024 - ADHD Awareness Month – October 2024
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, affecting focus, behaviour regulation, and daily functioning across various settings.
16/09/2024 - The Importance of Keeping School Children Active
As children return to school, the emphasis often shifts to academics and structured learning, leaving physical activity overlooked.
14/08/2024 - Transforming Scotland's Play Spaces with Sovereign's Innovation
Sovereign Play is revolutionizing outdoor play in Scotland by introducing innovative, customized playgrounds that enhance public spaces and provide children with engaging, safe, and imaginative play environments.
26/07/2024 - Case Study – Ropley C of E Primary School – SO24 0DS
With the help of Sovereign Play, a primary school in Hampshire honoured the memory of a beloved former colleague and village resident by creating an improved outdoor environment for the children.
17/05/2024 - Adderley Primary School – B8 1DZ
With the help of Sovereign Play, a Birmingham-based primary school has converted its outdoor early years area into a dynamic multi-play zone!
15/04/2024 - How Sovereign Can Repair & Revitalize Your Play Equipment
Our Sovereign Compliance packages are the perfect solution for providing maintenance, repairs and ensuring the safety of your indoors and outdoors play equipment, allowing children to continue to have fun and further improve their physical, social and cognitive development.
13/09/2023 - Check out this amazing SEN Playground Development
We ﬁrst visited the school to ﬁnd a large area of undulating, sinking rubber surfacing and an old basic climbing frame; both were not fit for purpose anymore.
04/09/2023 - Celebrating amazing Teaching Assistants!
National Teaching Assistants’ Day is an awareness day taking place for 2023 on Friday 29th September.
25/08/2023 - Keep them active and outdoors throughout the autumn and winter months
As we approach the colder months, now is the time to review your outdoor play and learning facilities.
15/08/2023 - We supply outdoor play areas for parks and local authority projects 🌲🌳
15/08/2023 - Is a new playground on the horizon for 24/25?
08/08/2023 - Safety First 👍
Sovereign Compliance Packages offer a complete service:
23/06/2023 - Awareness Day: Playday 2023 2nd August
Playday 2023 | The National Day for Play 🖐️
22/06/2023 - SEN Playground Development, Wolverton 🤩
We were asked to create an exciting, imaginative, colourful and challenging new play area for children at Slated Row School with varying levels of both age and ability.
22/06/2023 - Awareness Day: National School Sports Week 19th – 25th June
National School Sports Week 2023 🏀
11/11/2022 - Sovereign - Outdoor Play
“We needed a company to bring our unusual ideas to life. That’s why we chose Sovereign.”
24/10/2022 - “We needed a company to bring our unusual ideas to life. That’s why we chose Sovereign.”
The Sovereign team have decades of combined experience in the play industry. We can take your project’s needs and wants, and deliver fun, safe and educational outdoor spaces for children of all ages and abilities.
02/08/2022 - Yosemite
“We needed a company to bring our unusual ideas to life. That’s why we chose Sovereign.”
05/04/2022 - How To Ensure Your Playground Is Fun But Safe
Playgrounds, whether they’re in a school or a public park, are a great way for children to release their excess energy and enjoy the fresh air. They’re a space for communities to gather, both children and adults; more importantly they’re critical to a child’s development, both physically and mentally. Not only can they aid with coordination, balance and strength, but they can also help with socialisation and problem solving skills too.
05/04/2022 - The Effects of Play on Childhood Mental Health
A survey conducted by Persil found that 74% of children play outside for less than an hour a day. One hour outside for exercise is set out in the UN guidelines as the recommended standard for prisoners,[1] this will have an impact on the ways in which children learn and develop.
05/04/2022 - Guide To Buying Timber & Wooden Playground Equipment
Buying timber and wooden playground equipment can sometimes feel like an arduous task. What equipment do you need for your specific age range? How much equipment can you fit in your space? Can you install it yourself or should you have it professionally installed to ensure it meets safety standards?
08/02/2022 - Oustanding play and learning
As education sector professionals, you know how critical genuine SEN experience and expertise are in delivering outstanding play and learning environments that are easily accessible to all.
12/08/2020 - Tackling isolation in the playground
As education sector professionals, you know how critical genuine SEN experience and expertise are in delivering outstanding play and learning environments that are easily accessible to all.
05/09/2019 - The benefits of encouraging outdoor play in Early Years
Away from the physical constraints of a classroom setting, there are countless opportunities to continue the development and learning of early years children outside of the school building.
08/08/2019 - Is your play equipment safe?
With summer here, more children will be visiting their local parks and outdoor play areas, so now is the time to inspect your play equipment.
17/05/2019 - How to create a wild garden to encourage wildlife and insects
As natural play continues to dominate the education sector, more Schools than ever are incorporating wild gardens into their grounds to support the national curriculum.
17/05/2019 - Case Study - Wrawby St Mary’s CE Primary School
A Primary School in North Lincolnshire has transformed their outdoor grass playing field into a dynamic sports track that can be enjoyed all year round, with help from Sovereign Play!
03/05/2019 - How to create a play space that encourages and promotes inclusive play
Here at Sovereign we pride ourselves on creating exciting, dynamic and safe play areas for children of all abilities.
03/05/2019 - Case Study - Amberley Primary School
Amberley Primary School have successfully transformed their playground into a challenging, physical zone with the help of Sovereign Play!
02/05/2019 - How exercise can benefit the mental health of children
It is no secret that exercise helps to keep our bodies healthy, and while we all know the benefits that an active lifestyle can have on our children’s physical health, we can also use exercise to improve their mental wellbeing.
02/05/2019 - Cooks Spinney Primary Academy & Nursery
Sovereign Play have successfully completed an extensive redevelopment of the outdoor play areas at a Primary Academy in Essex!
15/01/2019 - Rowan Preparatory School
Sovereign rise to the challenge of transforming a complex outdoor area into a dynamic, physical play zone at Rowan Preparatory School.
26/10/2018 - Case Study - Wells Cathedral Junior School
Wells Cathedral Junior School have enhanced their outdoor play area with brand new equipment from Sovereign Play.
20/04/2018 - Woodham Ferrers, Bicknacre and West Hanningfield Parish Council
Woodham Ferrers, Bicknacre and West Hanningfield Parish Council have included a varied range of new equipment to update their play space for use by the local community. The area now includes a range of equipment to suit the needs of the public.
07/03/2018 - January Concept 2018
Fundraising
07/03/2018 - Play development adds to children’s activities in Macclesfield
Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd has recently installed a brand new, state of the art play area at the Footprints Day Nursery in Macclesfield.
21/08/2017 - Tips to get Young People active
In an effort to reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses later in life, experts recommend that children aged 5-18 years should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day*.
18/07/2017 - Product of the Month: Perspex Paint Panel
Children can get creative with this month’s Hot Product, the Perspex Paint Panel.
18/07/2017 - Sovereign completes practical installation for preschool
Young children at a playgroup in Broughton Moor, Cumbria, are enjoying their preschool garden after an installation by Sovereign Play Equipment has made it more practical for under 4s.
11/07/2017 - Study finds structured playtimes can improve social inclusion
Structured playtimes can help to boost social inclusivity and give children the skills needed to develop friendships in the playground, a new study has found.
27/06/2017 - Refurbished Sports Area Scores A WIN With Pupils
An independent school in Huddersfield is celebrating after a refurbishment to its outdoor sports courts has been a victory with its children.
20/06/2017 - Is your play equipment summer ready?
With summer just around the corner and children choosing to spend time in the sunshine now is the time to inspect your play equipment.
22/05/2017 - Product of the Month: Coloured Pencils
Fun, quirky and colourful, Sovereign’s Coloured Pencils are a wonderful addition to a school playground. What’s more, they’ve been selected as our Product of the Month for May 2017!
08/05/2017 - Inclusive play, Springfield Community Special School
Springfield Community Special School is a co-educational primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with special educational needs.
19/04/2017 - Yosemite Adventure Play Tower
Spring is here, and we are pleased to announce that the Yosemite adventure play tower is Sovereign’s Product of the Month for April 2017!
27/03/2017 - Pupils enjoying active play at Lyncrest Primary
Lyncrest Primary School in Northampton has seen an increase in pupils engaging in sports activities after its playground has been successfully transformed into a practical active play zone.
21/02/2017 - 30% Boost in Visits after Play Installation
A family friendly, local community pub has seen a 30% increase in visits after an outdoor play and seating area was installed by Sovereign.
04/11/2016 - Lunchtime initiative sponsored by Sovereign springs into step
A very exciting project run by Chuckle Productions, sponsored by Sovereign, has continued to show signs of success after the spring school term ended with promising results. If you haven’t been following the initiative, you can learn about it here.
04/11/2016 - 2 Golds and a Bronze for Sovereign-sponsored Kiera!
A Young Athlete sponsored by Sovereign has achieved two Gold medals and a Bronze after a fantastic season of GB and European championships.
04/11/2016 - Pilot scheme launched to improve social inclusion in the playground
Schools throughout the UK could benefit from a pilot scheme that has launched in the hope it will help boost inclusivity and give children the skills needed to develop friendships in the playground.
03/11/2016 - Creating a rewarding outdoor play and learning environment
With the correct guidance, creating an outdoor environment to support learning, while offering hours of happy, safe play, can be easily achieved.
04/07/2016 - Little playground boasts big play opportunities
A little school in Cumbria is providing big play opportunities after a £10,000 transformation of its playground has fully utilised the space and gives children access to over 15 new outdoor activities.
20/11/2015 - Children thrilled after play equipment choice becomes reality
Pupils at Woodingdean Primary School are delighted after the play equipment they selected to be installed in their infant playground has become a reality.
19/11/2015 - Major makeover transforms play and learning at All Saints
All Saints school in Leek has transformed its outdoor environment after a refurbishment has given pupils and children of the community access to enriched resources that promote play, learning and the development of social skills.
08/09/2015 - Sovereign supporting young athlete’s sporting journey
Sovereign Play Equipment, a leading supplier of play and sports facilities in the UK, is helping a young athlete achieve her dreams with a sponsorship that will see her take on regional, national and international sport championships.
24/06/2015 - Pupils at Jenner Park benefit from new play facilities
Children at Jenner Park Primary School are benefiting from new play equipment that has increased opportunities to learn in the playground – following a refurbishment to both, the school’s main playground and its special needs unit area.
19/05/2015 - Pupils at Elloughton Primary benefit from new play facilities
Pupils at Elloughton Primary School are benefitting from new play facilities after a refurbishment that has provided increased opportunities to learn outside the classroom.
13/04/2015 - Pupils celebrate new playground facilities after grand opening
Children and their parents joined teachers, governors and supporters of St Mary’s CofE School in St Neots, to celebrate the grand opening of its brand new play facilities and outdoor learning area.
16/03/2015 - Children Delighted After £140,000 Playground Makeover
Children at Priestsic Primary School in Sutton, Ashfield are celebrating after the completion of a £140,000 playground refurbishment.
08/10/2014 - Sovereign completes installation for Five Star Holiday Park
UK play equipment manufacturer, Sovereign, has completed a £30,000 woodland play area refurbishment for one of Britain’s top holiday parks.
07/10/2014 - Construction Gets Underway on £4.7M Bridge School Project
Representatives from ISG and Concertus joined the head teacher of Bridge School today, to celebrate the start of construction work.
13/08/2014 - Sovereign Reaches New Heights with Wow-Tower
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of outdoor play equipment, Sovereign, has launched its largest adventure tower for children over the age of five.
06/08/2014 - Funding makes it child's play for Dowlais Primary
Dowlais Primary School in Mid Glamorgan is reaping the rewards of its fundraising efforts following the completion of two exciting new play installations undertaken by Sovereign.
16/06/2014 - Pupils more active following playground makeover
Cotsford Junior School in County Durham has transformed its outdoor environment into an exciting play space for its pupils, in a bid to encourage children to become more active during break times.
11/04/2014 - Pupils delighted after school transforms play spaces
Children at a Greater London school are enjoying two newly renovated outdoor play spaces following the completion of a two-stage development by play equipment specialists, Sovereign Play Equipment.
25/03/2014 - A Great Outdoors for Gateshead Nursery
Children at a Gateshead nursery will be enjoying a bigger area of outdoor play space thanks to Sovereign Play Equipment, having transformed the site with some new state-of-the art equipment.
25/03/2014 - Cuckoo Hall Academy
Cuckoo Hall Academy is an “outstanding” rated Ofsted Primary Academy. It has 900 pupils at present and this number will increase to 960 by September 2015.
20/02/2014 - Underhill School installs new Play Equipment
Children at Underhill Community Infant School in Barnet are enjoying a brand new adventure trail recently installed on the school playing field.
10/02/2014 - Pupils at St Michaels Benefit from New Outdoor Play and Learning Areas
Thanks to Sovereign Play Equipment, pupils at St Michael’s Church School, Peterborough are enjoying their brand new adventure trail and bespoke gazebo.
28/01/2014 - Underhill Community Infant School, London
“After being presented with the component list by the Area Sales Manager, it became clear that Sovereign had understood the brief. The equipment was a great choice for the new addition to our playground. It was a quick process and the children are over the moon with their new Trim Trail.” Mrs Elizabeth Moore, Head Teacher, Underhill Community Infant School.
21/11/2013 - School Playground Transformed by former Headteacher's Legacy
Pupils at Gainsborough Parish Church CE Aided Primary School in Gainsborough are enjoying their brand new playground, designed and installed by Sovereign Play Equipment and funded by the legacy of a former head teacher.
11/11/2013 - Children are enjoying playground enuipment they chose themselves with the help of Sovereign
Assisted by Sovereign Play Equipment, pupils at Federick Nattrass Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees are now enjoying their good work, having helped design and select equipment for their new playground.
03/10/2013 - Famous Faces at Goodwood
Sovereign staff at the Goodwood Revival were surprised when two famous faces visited the company's exhibition area.
03/10/2013 - Make a Change4Life to safeguard children's health
One of the UK's leading providers of children's playgrounds backs the Changeg4Life campaign based on its own experience and duty of care.
23/09/2013 - From Drab and Dreary to Fabulous
Upon his appointment at a new school, Head Teacher David O'Farrell knew he needed to contact Sovereign Play Equipment to transform the outdoor space and provide a more inspiring, welcoming and inclusive play area.
23/09/2013 - A Simple Solution for Plain Playgrounds
Sovereign Play Equipment applies playground markings to two primary schools to create more inspiring and attractive outdoor areas.
23/09/2013 - Nursery children benefit from transformed play area
Balsall Common Primary School in Solihull, West Midlands, has completed transformed its nursery garden thanks to Sovereign Play Equipment and funding from the Parent and Teacher Association and John Shepherd Select - a leading Midlands residential property specialist, which has an office in Balsall village.
30/07/2013 - New Skate Park is a Roll Away Success
Playground specialist, Sovereign Design Play Equipment, has successfully completed work on its first skate park in Doddington, Cambridgeshire.
21/02/2013 - Village school TRANSFORMS nursery and reception play area
Pupils in the nursery and reception classes at Pelsall Village School in Pelsall, Walsall are enjoying a more stimulating outdoor environment, as a result of a newly transformed play area.
21/02/2013 - Sovereign HELPS enhance pupils’ wellbeing
A new outdoor area at Howells School in Llandaff, Cardiff has enhanced the pupils’ wellbeing and is helping to develop their problem-solving and creative skills, according to the school’s Head Teacher, Mrs Sally Davies.
18/01/2013 - New playground leads to calmer classrooms
Harrison Primary School in Fareham, Hampshire is reaping the benefits of a new playground for its pupils, which includes multiple opportunities for physical, social and mental development and calmer classroom behaviour.
19/12/2012 - Sovereign to Exhibit at The Education Show
Sovereign Play Equipment will be exhibiting at next year’s Education Show at Birmingham’s NEC and will be welcoming visitors to its Stand: F85, Hall: 4.
22/10/2012 - Leading play specialist backs Anti-Bullying Week
Sovereign Play Equipment, one of the UK's largest providers of playground equipment, is lending its support to anti-bullying week (19-23 November), and explains how play can help improve behaviour in our schools - both inside and outside the classroom.
28/09/2012 - Glowing praise for new adventure trail
Sovereign Design Play Equipment, one of the UK's leading children's play specialists, has completed an exciting new youth adventure trail at Keenan Park in Carlisle.
20/09/2012 - Sovereign Exhibiting at TES Special Needs Show and Grand Designs Live
Sovereign Play Equipment is hitting the exhibition trail and announced that it will be taking stands at this year’s TES Special Needs Show London and Grand Designs Live 2012.
20/09/2012 - Opening the Gates to a Starring Role
For those of you that are fans of ‘Gates’, the new comedy show on Sky Living, you may have caught a glimpse of Sovereign Play Equipment making a star appearance.
14/08/2012 - Online funding tool launched
We have launched a new online tool to help public sector organisations and communities search for funding to improve and develop play spaces for children.
14/08/2012 - Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin opens new playground
Children at Mugginton CofE Primary School in Ashbourne are celebrating the installation of their new playground after an official opening by the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin.
14/08/2012 - Sovereign in Calne FC sponsorship
Sovereign has teamed up with Wiltshire youth football team, Calne FC, in a deal that marks the start of a one year sponsorship.
14/08/2012 - Work pays off for special school
A new interactive playground has been opened by the Mayor of Worcester following the completion of a project at one of the city’s special schools.
14/08/2012 - Sovereign arms its client with that competitive edge
Over the last four years, Mark Cane has carried out a complete refurbishment of The Garrison Arms pub in Shoeburyness Essex, including transforming the garden into a haven for adventurous children who are visiting with their parents.
14/08/2012 - Elmbridge kids on the crest of a wave with Sovereign
Children living in and around Hurst Meadow in East Molesey are enjoying a new range of play equipment thanks to Sovereign Play Equipment and Elmbridge Borough Council.
14/08/2012 - Fundraising is child’s play with Sovereign’s support
A school’s dream of making an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes has come a step closer thanks to a generous donation by playground equipment manufacturer, Sovereign.
24/12/2009 - Sovereign is accredited with API membership
Sovereign Play Equipment has been accepted as a member of the Association of Play Industries, (API), recognising its wealth of experience within the play sector.
30/09/2009 - Sovereign wins second phase of outdoor play installation at Springside
Following on from the completion of a successful installation in 2008, Sovereign Play Equipment has been awarded the second phase in the outdoor play development at Springside with Hamer Learning Community in Rochdale.
30/09/2009 - Sovereign completes installation for Cheddleton Parish Council
Sovereign Play Equipment has completed an installation for Cheddleton Parish Council near Leek in Staffordshire.

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Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd

Sovereign Design Play Systems designed a lovely, bright and welcoming garden for our younger children to enjoy.The installation team were fantastic and worked really closely with the Centre staff to ensure that there was minimal disruption and the work went as smoothly as it could.We are very happy with our completed garden and the children are all enjoying playing in it.

By Anonymous . of Early Years Centre University Of Southampton - 01 August 2024

Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd

Fantastic service, from design to execution. We were is need of an overhaul of our EYFS outside learning area. We went to three companies and Sovereign were chosen on account of value and professionalism from the start.During the initial visit, the consultant listened to what we wanted and also offered their own professional expertise. This allowed us to make an informed decision on how we would proceed. There was no pressure whatsoever from anyone involved. Once we agreed to work with Sovereign, they were more than happy to go back to the plans and revise them once we had had time to discuss them among ourselves.The designs and plans provided throughout allowed us to easily visualize the proposal and revise it as necessary. In the project included a wonderful extended canopy, a new large storage shed (the installation team were also good enough to help with the removal of the old one), new mud kitchen, new markings and the removal of an old, decaying sandpit and installation of a new one, complete with bright coloured surround.The installation was very professional and the team were more than happy to work around us. They arrived promptly and carried out work in a manner which didn't disrupt the education of the children (e.g. coming the evening before to carry out the noisy stuff). The on-site team were flexible, consulting us and advising us as necessary.The installation itself is of high quality and is already enhancing the education of our youngest children. Certainly recommended.

By David Hurdman - 02 August 2023

Sovereign Design Play Systems Ltd

Sovereign installed a new play area for our Year 1 children. They came up with great ideas for the equipment to include and our year 1 children and staff are very pleased with the results. The installation took place during term time and went very smoothly.

By Anon - of Sandhills Primary School - 20 June 2022

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